Keeping the blue economy on Africa’s agenda Keeping the blue economy on Africa’s agenda Moving the continent forward Friday, May 15, 2026 0 1059 KENYA: Despite some mixed reviews with social media posts highlighting incidents of disorganisation at this week’s Africa Forward Summit hosted jointly by France and Kenya – the final declaration from the event includes substantive recognition of the continued importance of the blue economy to foster economic growth and sustainability on the continent.
Enough is enough! Enough is enough! Seafarers demand end to exploitation Friday, May 15, 2026 0 726 World’s seafarers’ and dockers’ unions demand immediate end to seafarer humanitarian crisis - call for governments to confront the Flag of Convenience system that enables exploitation and fails to protect seafarers.
Angola assumes Presidency of the Benguela Current Convention Angola assumes Presidency of the Benguela Current Convention ANGOLA: Angola officially assumed the rotating presidency of the Benguela Current Convention during the 7th BCC Ministerial Conference in Luanda... Thursday, May 14, 2026 0 670
Another terminal operator agreement signed Another terminal operator agreement signed SOUTH AFRICA: Signing their fourth terminal operator agreement this year, the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) inked a 20-year contract... Wednesday, May 13, 2026 0 951
Pilot launch commissioned to boost port performance Pilot launch commissioned to boost port performance SEYCHELLES: Launched as part of the Seychelles Ports Authority’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme, the pilot launch vessel, Payanke... Monday, May 11, 2026 0 726
Shipbuilding strategy to reduce reliance on imported vessels Shipbuilding strategy to reduce reliance on imported vessels TANZANIA: Recognising the importance of investment in the shipbuilding sector in the Mwanza Region, the Tanzania Shipping Agency Corporation... Monday, May 11, 2026 0 778
Decommissioned to the deep Decommissioned to the deep SEYCHELLES: The PS Topaz made her final descent this weekend into the waters she protected over the last two decades to take up her new purpose as... Sunday, May 10, 2026 0 679
Fuel shortages impact voyage to relieve Marion Island researchers Fuel shortages impact voyage to relieve Marion Island researchers SOUTH AFRICA: Originally scheduled to depart last month, the SA Agulhas II is still awaiting the availability of polar diesel and will only... Saturday, May 9, 2026 0 502
0 Marine Engineering MRA Online Thursday, September 17, 2026 Gathering data to pursue global rules for autonomous vessels The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is seeking voluntary contributions from Member States to fund an Experience-Building Phase (EBP) for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships to support the establishment and implementation of the data...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, September 1, 2026 South Africans join global call to address livestock export risks The International Union of Marine Insurance has committed to engage with global welfare and protection organisations to address concerns relating to the live export of animals on an aging fleet that has been found to consistently be the worst...
0 Shipping MRA Online Monday, August 24, 2026 Increase in hijackings a cause for concern as IMO calls for release of seafarers More than 90 seafarers are now being held captive after the most recent hijacking of the Seamull last week – more than doubling the number quoted by the International Maritime Organization last month.
0 Offshore Mining MRA Online Monday, August 17, 2026 Two seismic survey rulings, one day apart, two opposite outcomes SOUTH AFRICA: A West Coast survey was cleared to proceed and a Wild Coast right was killed off for good. The gap between the two rulings comes down to process, timing and how far each case had already travelled through the courts
Exclusion from existing fuel rebate system challenges competitiveness of OPL sector Friday, August 14, 2026